LONDON – A 34-year-old British man of Somali origin has reportedly been arrested after a vehicle struck five pedestrians in central London on Friday evening.
According to reports circulating on social media, emergency services quickly responded to the scene, where several people were injured after the car mounted the pavement and hit pedestrians. The exact condition of those injured has not yet been officially confirmed.
Police have detained the driver, and an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding a possible motive.
More information is expected as the investigation continues.
